Coluna do Fla
·2 January 2026
Flamengo today: catch up on the top Flamengo news this Friday, 02/01/2026

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·2 January 2026

Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about Flamengo this Friday (02). That's because the red-and-black market is in full swing, especially regarding negotiations for Kaio Jorge. So, check out the news about the Most Beloved this January 2nd.
Flamengo and Cruzeiro continue negotiations for Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the 2025 Brazilian Championship. The team from Minas Gerais, however, will only agree to sell the player if they receive money and Luiz Araújo in the deal.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Cruzeiro is demanding the inclusion of Luiz Araújo as part of the agreement for Kaio Jorge. In addition, the team from Minas Gerais wants 30 million euros (R$ 194 million at the current exchange rate).
Cruzeiro made moves in the transfer market amid Flamengo's interest in Kaio Jorge. The team from Minas Gerais, therefore, finalized the signing of Francisco da Costa, who played for Mirassol in 2025.
According to journalist César Luis Merlo, Cruzeiro will pay 1 million dollars (R$ 5.5 million at the current exchange rate) for 50% of the striker's economic rights. Francisco da Costa belonged to Cerro Porteño (PAR) and was on loan to Mirassol.
The transfer market opened recently, but Brazilian clubs have already made new signings. Santos, this Thursday (01), reached an agreement with Gabigol for the 2026 season.
According to journalist Lucas Musetti, Cruzeiro agreed to loan Gabigol to Santos for one season, with a fixed purchase price. Both clubs will split the striker's salary, which is valued at over R$ 2 million per month.
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